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Michael East
American
Athlete
About the author
It is a natural gift I was born with but it's something I've had to nurture in training.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Training
Deciding on when to kick is crucial and depends on how the race is unfolding.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Race
Stepping up a gear during any race is not an easy thing to do.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Race
It probably won't sink in until I've retired from running but I'm a much better athlete than two years ago.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Years
#Running
Winning Commonwealth gold was just totally unbelievable.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Winning
#Gold
If you see swarms of guys coming around you, you have to try and avoid being stuck on the kerb.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Being
If you go too soon, you can come unstuck with 50m left when the guys are going past you.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Past
If it's a slow race you have to be on your guard. You have to be patient, but I prefer that.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Race
I first discovered my turn of pace when I was playing football as a kid.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#First
#Football
I could produce spurts of speed and after taking up athletics I found myself running quite quickly over 400m.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Running
You have to have your wits about you and think quickly on your feet.
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Feet
So when you put the kick in and the other runners go past you, it's game over!
Michael East,
American
Athlete
#Past